Who is the principal of Coláiste Daibhéid?

Tadhg O Laighin is the principal of Coláiste Daibhéid, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Coláiste Daibhéid a mixed school?

Yes. Coláiste Daibhéid takes both boys and girls.

Is Coláiste Daibhéid fee-paying?

No. Coláiste Daibhéid is in the free education scheme, so there are no tuition fees. Like most schools it may ask for a voluntary contribution, which can't be compulsory.

What is the ethos of Coláiste Daibhéid?

Coláiste Daibhéid has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Cork ETB.

Does Coláiste Daibhéid teach through Irish?

Yes. Coláiste Daibhéid is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.

Is Coláiste Daibhéid a DEIS school?

Yes. Coláiste Daibhéid is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.

Where can I read Coláiste Daibhéid's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Daibhéid's roll number, 71124S, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Daibhéid?

The closest is Coláiste Chríost Rí. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Coláiste Daibhéid

Corcaigh, Co. Cork

151 studentsMixedGaelcholáisteDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY

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Students this year

151 students: 82 girls and 69 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 15
2nd year: 23
3rd year: 20
TY: 19
5th year: 38
6th year: 36

Transition Year: 19 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.

What it costs

Tuition fees: None. The school is in the free education scheme.
Schoolbooks: Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.

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At a glance

Coláiste Daibhéid is a community college (etb) in Corcaigh, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 VP03). Coláiste Daibhéid has 151 students: 69 boys and 82 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 69 boys, 82 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Patron: Cork ETB
Language: Gaelcholáiste: all subjects through Irish
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 71124S

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is Coláiste Daibhéid?: Coláiste Daibhéid is a community college (etb) in Corcaigh, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 VP03).
How many students go to Coláiste Daibhéid?: Coláiste Daibhéid has 151 students: 69 boys and 82 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Coláiste Daibhéid?: Tadhg O Laighin is the principal of Coláiste Daibhéid, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Coláiste Daibhéid a mixed school?: Yes. Coláiste Daibhéid takes both boys and girls.
Is Coláiste Daibhéid fee-paying?: No. Coláiste Daibhéid is in the free education scheme, so there are no tuition fees. Like most schools it may ask for a voluntary contribution, which can't be compulsory.
What is the ethos of Coláiste Daibhéid?: Coláiste Daibhéid has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Cork ETB.
Does Coláiste Daibhéid teach through Irish?: Yes. Coláiste Daibhéid is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.
Does Coláiste Daibhéid have Transition Year?: 19 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
Is Coláiste Daibhéid a DEIS school?: Yes. Coláiste Daibhéid is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Coláiste Daibhéid's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Daibhéid's roll number, 71124S, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Daibhéid?: The closest is Coláiste Chríost Rí. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Coláiste Daibhéid compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Coláiste DaibhéidThis school		151	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	Yes	Yes
Coláiste Chríost RíCork	500 m	502	Boys	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct	No	No
Coláiste Éamann RísCork	600 m	811	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Scoil MhuireCork	1.0 km	432	Girls	Secondary	Fee‑paying	None found yet	No	No
St. Angela's CollegeCork	1.0 km	606	Girls	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct	No	No
Ashton SchoolCork	1.1 km	539	Mixed	Comprehensive school	Free	None found yet	No	No
St Aloysius SchoolCork	1.1 km	323	Girls	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No

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Contact

Teach Buckingham
Sráid Mhuilinn na Sábhadóireachta
Corcaigh
T12VP03

Principal: Tadhg O Laighin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 021 491 7733
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 17 weeksFebruary mid-term breakMon, 15 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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